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Maharashtra Caves Tour

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Duration : 4 nights / 5 Days

Destinations : Delhi - Aurangabad - Mumbai - Delhi

Day 1: Delhi - Aurangabad - Ellora

Morning post breakfast, transfer to airport and board a flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival our tour representative will greet you and escort you to a hotel. Unwind and leave to explore the spellbinding beauty of the Ellora Caves. Visit the centuries old composition of three distinct religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Behold the creation of the 34 remarkable caves out of which there are 12 Buddhist Caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves. The carved sculptures inside the caves, made using hammer and chisel are the witness of architectural brilliance in the past centuries. Also visit the world famous Kailash temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Evening return to hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 2: Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves

Early morning post breakfast leave for Ajanta Caves. The 2nd century B.C. caves will completely transfix you. Placed deep inside the Sahyadri hills the caves are an architectural marvel of the bygone era. The 30 caves depict the story of Lord Buddha, Bodhisattva (followers of Buddhism), the tales of Jatakas and Buddhism religion that prevailed here during this era. The paintings and sculptures inside the caves are simply outstanding and worth watching. Familiarize yourself with the Buddhists Chaitya Grihas, Monasteries and also behold the Greek and Roman compositions and proportions. Evening transfer to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 3: Aurangabad

Morning post breakfast leave for a site seeing trip of the city. View the famous Panchakki, the water mill of Mughal Era. Later set out to see the famous Aurangabad Caves. Set in a valley between the hill ranges of Sihyachal and Satara, the magnificent caves were excavated along the hillside during 2nd and 5th century AD near Aurangabad. Tantric influences can be apparently seen in the architecture of the caves. The caves showcases the architectural brilliance of the past centuries. Evening return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 4: Aurangabad - Mumbai

Early morning transfer to the airport to board a flight to Mumbai. On arrival check in at the hotel. Unwind and set out to see the world renowned Elephanta Caves. Located on Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea, the caves are placed at a short distance of 10 km from the Gateway of India. Elephanta caves house rock cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva dating back to the 5th century BC. The temples with brilliant sculptures and art work are witness of the excellence and consummation of the bygone era. Later in the evening return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.